News
We are sad to announce that Connie Whitehead, a beloved and valued past member of our department, passed away on January 24. Connie was a longtime administrative assistant and the wife of our founding department chair, Dr. Paul Capp. A Celebration of Life event will be held in honor of Connie at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish at 10:30am on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
Medical Imaging is pleased to welcome Dan Crawley, MBA, RT, as Department Administrator.
In today’s health system, effective radiology leaders incorporate key business management skills throughout clinical and hospital operations. The 2023 Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) presents an engaging new course, “Maximize Your Influence and Impact: Learn How to Navigate Healthcare Management Like a Pro.”
Wishing everyone a warm holiday season filled with peace, laughter and cherished moments with those you hold dear.
View this combined issue to find announcements, news and a plethora of photos.
Michael D. Dake, MD, Senior Vice President for the University of Arizona Health Sciences, and Professor of Medical Imaging, Surgery, and Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, was awarded the 2022 VIVA Foundation ATLAS Award.
Congratulations to the Nuclear Medicine Team! The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging has designated the Banner University Medical Center-Tucson Theranostic Center a SNMMI Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence.
Medical Imaging is excited to launch a new internal SharePoint website that will be used for in-house sharing. All current Faculty, Trainees and Staff have access to this UArizona Office 365 hosted site.
Dr. Geoffrey Rubin shares key learnings from his session at RSNA 2022, Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: Managing Professionalism Challenges.
Marlys Witte, MD, and her son, Russ Witte, PhD, have worked together at the College of Medicine since 2007. Marlys and her late husband, Chuck Witte, MD, were among founding faculty for the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Surgery. Dr. Russ Witte is a Professor of Medical Imaging who leads the Experimental Ultrasound and Neural Imaging Lab in the Biosciences Research Laboratory.
Andrew Karellas, PhD, DABR, FAAPM, FACR, Professor of Medical Imaging and Vice Chair of Faculty Development, has announced his retirement on November 28, 2022 after a highly distinguished academic career.
Dr. Arif-Tiwari is named Assistant Dean of the College of Medicine - Tucson Women in Science (WIMS) program. In this new role, she will lead the direction and operations of the WIMS fellowship.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Avanka Lowe, Nuclear Medicine physician and Assistant Professor of Medical Imaging.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Daniel Lee, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Imaging specializing in Neurointerventional Radiology.
View the double edition of the newsletter for July and August. Medical Imaging has welcomed five faculty members, plus our newest class of 1st Year Residents, and much more!
Accepted into the LEAD program, Dr. Arif is recognized for demonstrating clinical excellence, a passion for leadership and a commitment to her personal and professional development.